• Cutis · Jul 2000

    Case Reports

    Addison's disease: the potentially life-threatening tan.

    • Q L Erickson, E J Faleski, M K Koops, and D M Elston.
    • 12th Medical Group Clinic, Randolph AFB, Texas, USA.
    • Cutis. 2000 Jul 1; 66 (1): 72-4.

    AbstractAddison's disease is a potentially life-threatening endocrine disorder. The classic dermatologic sign of Addison's disease is diffuse hyperpigmentation of the skin with focal hyperpigmentation of scars, nails, and the oral mucosa. Recognition of these dermatologic manifestations in a patient with otherwise vague constitutional symptoms warrants a consideration of Addison's disease.

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